THE CLEANER™
HEAVY DUTY GERMICIDAL DETERGENT COMPLEX
FOR SUMP AND MACHINE CLEANING
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
THE CLEANER is a heavy-duty germicidal detergent complex formulated specifically to
remove build-ups and kill odors and rancidity causing microorganisms in the coolant
system of metalworking machines prior to recharging with fresh coolant.
Light purple in color, THE CLEANER forms a clear solution when diluted with water.
Formulated to accomplish the heavy-duty cleaning tasks of dirty machine sumps, THE
CLEANER offers users the following advantages:
ONE OF THE FIRST EPA REGISTERED MACHINE CLEANERS:
THE CLEANER was thoroughly tested and evaluated by the EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency) and subsequently authorized as a registered disinfectant machine
cleaning compound -- one of the first, if not the first, designed specifically for the
metalworking industry. EPA Reg. No. 5741-19. EPA Est. No. 5741-OH-1.
KILLS ODOR-CAUSING BACTERIA AND FUNGUS:
THE CLEANER's disinfecting properties kill odor-causing bacteria and fungus that
literally destroy the rust and corrosion inhibitors, lubricating properties, and overall
stability of any metalworking fluid.
RAPID GREASE AND TRAMP OIL EMULSIFICATION:
The excellent emulsification characteristic of THE CLEANER removes accumulations of
grease and lubricating oils from the machine surface, coolant lines, filtration equipment,
and the coolant sump . . . rinsing them away.
EASY TO USE:
THE CLEANER is completely soluble in hot or cold water and mixes thoroughly with
very little agitation. Unlike some other machine cleaners, no special mixing equipment
is required for THE CLEANER.
REJECTS OILS & GREASE AFTER USE:
After THE CLEANER has been removed from the machine and allowed to sit
undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours, the floating oils and greases can be skimmed off. In
most areas, the water portion can then be poured into the sanitary sewer system.
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ECONOMICAL:
THE CLEANER is a concentrate and is designed to be diluted with water.
VERSATILE:
THE CLEANER is excellent for cleaning other areas of the manufacturing plant such as
floors, walls, or wherever a highly alkaline cleaner is called for. The high detergency of
THE CLEANER removes grease and oils from concrete floors, inspection tables, parts
racks, and other hard surfaces. THE CLEANER is also excellent for cleaning oily
protective film from parts, salt residues from acid baths, or coolant from a previous
operation preventing dirt and debris from contaminating the coolant in the machine.
THE CLEANER can be used to remove all residue of coolant or tramp oil from the parts
after machining prior to being painted or plated thereby insuring good adhesion.
SAFE:
THE CLEANER is a water-based, nonflammable formula. THE CLEANER does not
contain solvents, phosphates, petroleum oils, heavy metals or highly toxic materials.
THE CLEANER is biodegradable and non-hazardous when used in accordance with
safety precautions and label directions.
IMPORTANT: Properly cleaning the machine prior to installing a Spartan coolant is the
most important aspect of any installation. Starting with a clean machine will extend the
life of the coolant and keep it odor free up to and exceeding 10 times longer than
coolant in a machine that has not been cleaned properly. Not only do you insure
superior coolant performance, but the operator will appreciate a clean machine and he
will try to keep it that way, which helps you. You also look more professional and this
can help in selling more quality IPG products.
MACHINE CLEANING PROCEDURE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
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Assemble, next to the machine and prior to starting, all necessary equipment
needed to clean the system. This should include but not be limited to brushes,
scrapers, pumps, hookup to drain, hookup to water supply, scoops, pressure
spray equipment, buckets, coveralls, gloves, safety glasses and THE
CLEANER.
Thoroughly pump out or drain all the old coolant from the machine. Be sure all
hard to reach areas such as sump pump, drain lines, dead areas, and low spots
are completely free of old coolant.
While the machine is being pumped out or drained, manually scrape and remove
all chips, fines, coolant residue, slime build-up, and all other debris from the
surface of the machine, tooling areas, coolant return troughs and lines, splash
guards, and coolant sump.
Remove and clean all base plates, pump filters, and removable weirs to insure all
hard to reach areas are accessible to further cleaning.
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NOTE: The better job you do in Steps 3 and 4, the easier and more efficient the
following steps will be.
5.
Add sufficient water and THE CLEANER to the machine sump (one-half to
two-thirds full) to enable the coolant pump to circulate THE CLEANER
throughout the system. Be sure to open all the coolant nozzles and pipes
completely. On numerical control (NC) and multi-station machines, there may be
more than one coolant nozzle. Be sure to index the turret or tool holders to
ensure that all coolant nozzles are clean and free flowing.
NOTE: THE CLEANER is normally used at 30-40:1. If the machine is
excessively dirty or severely rancid, the concentration should be increased to
10:1.
CAUTION: THE CLEANER solution should never be allowed to contact the electrical
control mechanisms of the machine or the numerical control (NC unit) of the machine
due to possible shorting out of this equipment.
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While THE CLEANER solution is being circulated in the machine, manually scrub
down (use a pressure sprayer if necessary) all machine surfaces, coolant
troughs, splash guards, filter areas, tooling mechanisms, and all other areas of
the system.
Allow THE CLEANER to circulate throughout the entire system for a minimum of
15 minutes.
Thoroughly pump out THE CLEANER solution from this system and remove all
other debris that has been loosened up by THE CLEANER.
Visually inspect the machine to be sure that ALL AREAS of the system have
been thoroughly cleaned and scraped free of all chips, fines, bacterial slime, and
other debris. If the machine is still dirty, repeat Steps 5 through 8.
Rinse the machine by adding a sufficient amount of plain water to the sump to
circulate throughout the system. This includes all accessible machine surfaces.
Completely pump out or drain the rinse water.
Repeat Steps 10 and 11 until the system is rinsed clean.
NOTE: Inspect sump carefully for contamination.
13.
Charge the system with the appropriate coolant at the recommended
concentration immediately to prevent flash rusting on the surface of the
machine. To determine the sump capacity of any machine use the following
formula to determine how much cleaning solution will be required as well as how
much coolant will be required to charge the machine:
(Width x Length x Height (in inches) = Total Sump Capacity
231
in Gallons
14.
Repeat cleaning procedure when system becomes excessively dirty.
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PACKAGING:
THE CLEANER is available in tankwagons; 275-gallon disposable totes; recyclable
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) 55, 30 and 15-gallon drums and 5-gallon pails.
Be sure to read all Directions, Precautionary and First Aid Statements on product
labels before use of this or any IPG/Spartan product. Material Safety Data Sheets
for all IPG/Spartan products are available from your authorized IPG/Spartan
distributor.
GUARANTEE:
Spartan's modern manufacturing and laboratory control insure uniform quality. If
dissatisfied with performance of product, any unused portion may be returned for credit
within one year of the date of manufacture.
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